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S631 HKO

1998 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,253 mi
Last recorded157,253 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Almera80,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 HKO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 157,253 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 157,231 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 146,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 146,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 128,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

hearside outer sill surface corosion

off side rear outer sill surface corosion

off side rear tyre cut in side wall cords not exposed

Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside outer and nearside outer sills corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2010 116,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside outer and nearside outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2009 103,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 103,424 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,714 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 82,138 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 68,290 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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S631 HKO is a 1998 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 80,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S631 HKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S631 HKO registered?

S631 HKO is a 1998 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S631 HKO safe to buy?

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